Diploma in Physiotherapy
A healthcare course training assistants in physical rehabilitation, exercise therapy and patient care.
Description
The Diploma in Physiotherapy is a healthcare course that trains students as physiotherapy assistants in physical rehabilitation, exercise therapy and patient care. It is designed for early entry into the rehabilitation and physiotherapy workforce.
Students learn human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, manual therapy, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, and patient handling. The course combines classroom learning with clinical training at hospitals and rehab centres.
Graduates work as physiotherapy assistants, rehab assistants, exercise therapists and physiotherapy technicians in hospitals, orthopaedic clinics, sports rehab centres and home-care services.
Entrance Exams
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Government & private paramedical institutes
Admission is merit-based — institutes admit on Class 10 / 12 marks; some conduct a basic entrance test.
Job Roles
Physiotherapy Assistant
Assists physiotherapists in rehabilitation, exercise therapy and patient care.
Rehab Assistant
Supports rehabilitation programmes in hospitals and clinics.
Exercise Therapist
Delivers exercise therapy and mobility programmes for patients.
Physiotherapy Technician
Operates electrotherapy and rehab equipment in hospitals and clinics.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Hospitals and sports rehab centres pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Senior assistants and therapists earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Rehab Supervisor)
Rehab supervisors at large hospitals earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Government paramedical institutes (state-wise)
- Private physiotherapy colleges (state-wise)
- AIIMS paramedical courses
- Private rehab institutes (state-wise)
- Hospital-based physiotherapy training programmes